Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 72/123
Market Price $19.12
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magikarp card captures a moment of the fish Pokémon leaping from the churning waters, its vibrant orange scales contrasting against the gray waves. Its mouth is wide open, suggesting a mix of excitement and vulnerability as it splashes about, embodying both the struggle and spirit of life in the water. The scene feels alive, with the turbulent backdrop emphasizing the challenges Magikarp faces in its environment. This snapshot invites a sense of empathy for a creature often overlooked, showcasing its determinat”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Release
10/02/2010

Splash

10
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost